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SLANG/VOCAB

major (adj.)
- big, important

Example: Smoking is a major cause of cancer and lung disease.


attend (v.)
- be present at, go to

Example: My mother and father attend church every Sunday.


yea (n.)
- yes

Example: Please say "yea" if you agree with this new law.


nay (n.)
- no

Example: Please say "nay" if you disagree with this new law.


sweet (adj.)
- great, very good

Example: That's a sweet new car you got!


teammates (n.)
- people you work with

Example: My teammates and I are going for a company lunch today.


and stuff (expression)
- and other things, and things like that

Example: At the party we ate cake, cookies, pie and stuff, and had a lot to drink.


pitch in (v.)
- contribute, add something

Example: I really need some help this weekend. Do you think you could pitch in a little.


turn-out (n.)
- how many people show up to an event

Example: Do you think there will be a big turn-out at the concert tonight.


panelists (n.)
- people who will participate in a discussion or make a decision

Example: I will be one of the panelists at the meeting tonight.


demo (n.)
- demonstration, an example

Example: Can you give a demo of your product at the meeting tonight?


resource (n.)
- something you use for help

Example: The library is a great resource when you're writing reports for school.


recruiting (v.)
- hiring, looking for staff

Example: I hear Wallmart is recruiting. You should apply!


tentative (adj.)
- possible

Example: Let's set a tentative date for the dance and we can change it if we need to.


comment (v.)
- make a remark, make a statement

Example: I will comment on our budget at tonight's meeting.


confident (adj.)
- not shy, not intimidated

Example: When I am wearing my suit and tie I feel very confident.


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